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Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC

Hello, I am new to this forum but I have a question. I am trying to pair an amp + DAC with my Wilson Sabrinas. I have listened to Jeff Rowlands integrated with the Aeris DAC. And the VAC Sigma integrated with the Aeris DAC. Price is a factor and so is space. Does the 625 need a pre-amp? Any suggestions or thoughts? 
rinpoche
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jond
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There are a ton of good deals out there on used cd players as people abandon optical discs, if you need one check the listings here. And going back a bit I read inna’s comment to Guido to be tongue in cheek and rather amusing I don’t think she was taking Guido to task whatsoever.
guidocorona
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Al is correct, Aeris has only digital inputs. According to the factory, the best input on Aeris may be the SPDIF/coax inputs... And that I waht I use, with Aeris fed by an Esoteric X-01 used as transport only... Fab sound.


But for all I hear, OPPO players are also excellent when used as transport.


rinpoche OP
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Hello everyone and especially Inna,

I have not yet taken the plunge. The price of the JR is very high. However, I am going to decide very soon. But this morning as I was browsing some sights I found a LAMM M1.2 that I could afford. It is in the US so I might not be able to hear it (???) unless I go on a short trip (which I could do given my brother lives not far away). It is used so well priced. Any thoughts on this? R
rinpoche OP
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Never mind. Between writing you and emailing the dealer, the LAMM sold. Back to the drawing board. R
inna
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Hello Rinpoche.
It would be helpful if you could tell how much you were prepared to spend on the amp, in $US. But if you asked me, I would not settle for anything less than VAC, Rowland or LAMM. Others here, and Wilson Audio themselves, also suggested ARC and VTL. I cannot comment on this because I have no idea.
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